Our Vision and Programs

The primary mission of the School of Visual Communication Design is to provide a comprehensive and superior professional education in the study and practice of visual communication design that complements university studies in the liberal arts, humanities and sciences. Uniquely positioned within the College of Communication and Information, the curriculum encourages cross-disciplinary studies to meet the challenges of an evolving marketplace.

The School of Visual Communication Design at Kent State is a NASAD accredited program and is nationally recognized for outstanding quality in design education, with emphases in visual design, illustration and photo-illustration. The school provides a comprehensive professional preparation, the development of conceptual and aesthetic skills, knowledge of design history and tradition as a basis for individual style, and the transformation of theory into practice through professional example and experience.

The School of Visual Communication Design offers the following degrees:

B.A. in Visual Communication Design

B.F.A. in Visual Communication Design

B.S. in Photo-Illustration

M.A. In Visual Communication Design

M.F.A. in Visual Communication Design

Our Programs

Visual Communication Design at Kent State University is nationally recognized for outstanding quality in design education, with emphases in visual design, illustration and photo-illustration. The school provides a comprehensive professional preparation, the development of conceptual and aesthetic skills, knowledge of design history and tradition as a basis for individual style, and the transformation of theory into practice through professional example and experience.

Accreditation

The School is accredited by NASAD, an achievement that is gained only through a rigorous review process of accreditation. The program is nationally recognized for outstanding quality in design education and is a recipient of the Ohio Board of Regents' prestigious Academic Challenges Grant.

As a top Ohio undergraduate and graduate school, Kent State's eight campuses offer the resources of a large university with the friendly atmosphere of a liberal arts college. Enroll today to start pursuing your future at one of the best colleges in Ohio. We’ve been educating graduates for over 100 years; join us today.